Medical Assistant

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Medical Assistant Program Overview

The Medical Assistant program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to build a successful career as a medical assistant or patient care assistant. Students will be well prepared to work in both the clinical and administrative areas in physician’s offices, hospitals, or personal care facilities.

Students will have the opportunity to practice clinical procedures, laboratory techniques, and administrative responsibilities in a realistic setting. Students also take medical assistant classes in terminology, office accounting practices, record keeping and other health care administration topics.

The clinical areas are equipped with exam tables, EKG machines, phlebotomy chairs, and other typical medical office equipment, allowing students to develop their skills in various patient procedures and clinical tests.

The program concludes with an externship to a local medical facility to provide hands-on working experience in the field so that students have the experience to be an asset to medical personnel right after graduating.

Course Listing

Quarter 1

Medical Administrative Skills
Clinical Skills I
Med Terminology and Anatomy I

Quarter 2

MA Clinical Skills II
Electronic Medical Records
Med Terminology and Anatomy II
Medical Law and Ethics

Quarter 3

MA Laboratory Skills
Career Development
MA Clinical Skills II
MA Certification Review

Quarter 4

Medical Assistant Externship

What You’ll Learn

Experienced Instructors

All the instructors at Great Lakes have years of experience working in the field. In fact many instructors continue to work in the field while also teaching at Great Lakes.Learn More

Ongoing Alumni Career Services

We offer job placement assistance to all graduates, regardless of when they graduated. If you find yourself out of work years down the road, feel free contact our Career Services department for assistance.

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Nationally Accredited School

Great Lakes is nationally accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. In 2017, the last year eligible, Great Lakes was named a School of Excellence by ACCSC for rigorous adherence to their educational standards.

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Certification Opportunities

Clinical Medical Assistant Certification

Medical Assistant students will be given the opportunity to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant examinationthrough the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) during their last few weeks of externship. Students take the exam at Great Lakes under the supervision of a proctor. Certification is not a requirement for graduation or employment as a Medical Assistant in Pennsylvania.

Clinical Phlebotomy Technician Certification

Medical Assistant students are also eligible to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) examination through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Graduate Testimonials

“Great Lakes offers programs that appeal to working moms with children who need flexibility when things pop up. I was able to work, spend time with my daughter, and go to school, and never felt overwhelmed or pressured. I always knew I had good people in my corner cheering me on. The instructors were always so supportive and helpful.”

Julia Phelps

Orthopedic & Sports Medicine of Erie

“Unlike other traditional colleges, the education at Great Lakes just focuses on the techniques and materials that we need in our occupational field. This training prepared me for the exact tasks which I currently do every day at work. Our instructors were supportive, and they made sure that every student understood all the lectures and lab materials.”

Rumina Subedi

AHN Saint Vincent

Great Lakes By The Numbers

Over 50 Years Educating Residents of NWPA

Over 20,000 Students Educated

Financial Aid Available

We understand that furthering your education in pursuit of a new career is a costly investment. Great Lakes offers financial aid to those that qualify. Our dedicated financial aid advisors will cover all funding options with you, including grants, scholarships, state, and federal aid.